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February 27, 2022:

Hello, friends! Happy Sunday!

Today’s songs were “Greatness of Our God”, “Love the Lord”, “How He Loves”, and “The Stand”. We shared Communion, then Pastor Billy continued the February series, “Kardia”, with a sermon called “The Greatest” with text from 1 Corinthians 13:13. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Joe Meskin and fiancée Jamie Voustrous were commissioned by this church to become the new directors of our children’s ministry! Leaders laid hands on them for a prayer of welcome and blessing. YAY! The children’s area looks so happy and colorful. Walk back and take a peek if you haven’t seen it.

Pastor Bob led in special prayer for the people of Ukraine being invaded by Russia.

There was a special prayer vigil Friday night at the church to lift up Bruce & Tammy Smit and Ron & Kay Schmidt’s family as Kay is facing a serious cancer battle and upcoming surgery and Bruce is hospitalized with kidney failure. Thank you to all who showed up.

If you are 55+, there is a noon St. Patrick’s Day meal coming on March 16th that might interest you. Sign up at the Connection Table or speak to Kathy Felchlin.

Pastor Billy’s new online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Comfort” The featured songs were “The Comforter Has Come” and “Just Be Held”.

Small group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at Brenda Hajek’s home in New Lenox, and you are invited. 17 attended last time. Topics vary each week, so come enjoy snack, fellowship, and study the Bible with Pastor Billy leading.

Ladies Book Club, Wednesday, March 2 at the church. 6:30-6:45 is fellowship and light snacks. 6:45-7:45 is book discussion. See Penny Knott for questions, and be sure and sign up at the Connection Table if you plan to attend.

Men, save the date for “Iron Sharpens Iron” in Orland Park on Saturday, March 12th. There is space for one more man. Currently, the tickets are $56 for conference and lunch. If the money is a problem, speak to Pastor Bob as there is some extra funding available to help. SIGN UP QUICKLY if you want to go!

When you visit the Graybars Project table to sign prisoner birthday cards, linger a minute and check out the new Revolution Church T-shirts. We have men’s round neck and women’s V-neck for $10 each. Sizes tend to run small, so purchase a size larger than you would usually wear. 3x and 4x shirts are now available.

Happy Birthday to little Evelyn Radtke on March 1st and to Greg Fash on the 6th!

That’s the news today from Revolution Church. Thank you for worshipping with us today. You are loved and appreciated!

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February 20, 2022:

Hello, friends! Thank you for making time to come and worship on this blustery winter Sunday. We appreciate Pastor Billy coming out early AGAIN to clear the drifting snow and salt our walkways so we could have safe passage from our vehicles.

Today’s songs were “Unchanging”, “Your Love Never Fails”, “The Rose/What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, “Holy Spirit, You Are Welcome Here”, and “Jesus Loves Me”. Pastor Billy continued the February series, “Kardia”, with a sermon called “Love Never Fails” with text from 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.

Kevin “Eclipse” Giera passed out boxes of candy conversation hearts to all attendees at the door again today to commemorate our heart theme sermon series! Kev’s heart is as big as his feet, and that is pretty humongous…. 17 EEEE to be exact!

Senior Valentine lasagna lunch and White Elephant gift exchange was well attended Wednesday! If you are 55+, there is a noon St. Patrick’s Day meal coming on March 16th that might interest you. Sign up at the Connection Table or speak to Kathy Felchlin.

Pastor Billy’s new online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Are You a Grouch?” The featured songs were “Give Me Your Eyes”/Brandon Heath and “Do Something”/Matthew West.

There is a special prayer vigil Friday, Feb 25th at 6:30 pm at the church to lift up Ron and Kay Schmidt’s family as Kay is facing a serious cancer battle.

Ladies Book Club is Wednesday, March 2 at the church. 6:30-6:45 is fellowship and light snacks. 6:45-7:45 is book discussion. See Penny Knott for questions, and be sure and sign up at the Connection Table if you plan to attend.

Men, save the date for “Iron Sharpens Iron” in Orland Park on Saturday, March 12th. We need two more guys signed up to receive an early bird savings. Currently, the tickets are $56 for conference and lunch. If the money is a problem, speak to Pastor Bob as there is some extra funding available to help. SIGN UP QUICKLY if you want to go!

Happy Retirement to Gary Ellinger! This man has worked hard and has well earned his rest!

How wonderful to see Durk and Linda Lee walk in the doors after weeks of absence and Durk’s heart valve replacement!

Happy Birthday to Lisa Jasinski on the 24th, and to Connie Schuler on the 25th! Calvin Petersen has a birthday on Friday, so we send him long-distance greetings all the way to Stockton, IL!

That’s the news today from Revolution Church. Thank you for contributing your time, treasure, and talents to further this mission! You are loved and appreciated! See you next week at 10 a.m. for Communion service.

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February 13, 2022:

Hello, friends! Thank you for making time to come and worship before the big game starts here on this Super Bowl Sunday.

Today’s songs were “Achy Breaky Heart”, “Amazing Love”, “No Sweeter Name”, “Oh, How I Love Jesus”, and “I’ll Fly Away”. Pastor Billy continued the Febuary series, “Kardia”, with a sermon called “Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates” with text from Matthew 24 and Revelation 14. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

What a fun “Name that Chocolate” game to help illustrate the sermon! Thanks to Kate Radtke for playing Vanna White. Volunteer tasters were Oscar Hammerburg, Harvey Ferguson, Bob Schuler, Charlie Printy, Rita Brown, Freda Wolfenden, Georgia Nordwall, Jan Golden and Larry Dedmon. Thank you for being good sports! It takes guts to bite into chocolate covered tomatoes, olives and onions when you are expecting marshmallows or caramel.

Applause for Kevin “Eclipse” Giera for wearing pink heart doodle-boppers and passing out boxes of candy conversation hearts to all attendees at the door to commemorate our Valentine service! He’s so funny! His heart is as big as his feet…..and that is pretty ginormous! He is having his head and beard shaved to raise money to help cure childhood cancer at the St. Baldrick’s event in Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, March 5th. Everybody is invited to go clap and cheer.

Small group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at Brenda Hajek’s home in New Lenox, and you are invited. 17 attended this week. Topics vary each week, so come enjoy snack, fellowship, and study the Bible with Pastor Billy leading.

Donuts and Devotional was Saturday at the church with a good-sized group of men attending. Thank you, Pastor Bob, for your devotional!

Men, save the date for “Iron Sharpens Iron” in Orland Park on Saturday, March 12th. If you hurry, we can receive an early bird savings. Currently, the tickets are $56 for conference and lunch. If the money is a problem, speak to Pastor Bob as there is some extra funding available to help. SIGN UP QUICKLY if you want to go!

Graybars Project prison outreach is seeking a dependable person to help us translate an occasional letter to/from Spanish to assist a Virginia inmate named Mr. Garcia who wants to be part of our program. Unfortunatley, most of us can only speak what we’ve learned from the talking Taco Bell chihuahua, which isn’t very helpful in this circumstance. Mark your Connection Card or speak to the piano player if you are bilingual and want to be a blessing.

Senior Valentine lunch and White Elephant gift exchange is noon, February 16 at the church! Bring a wrapped gift. We need you to sign up at the Connection Table so the people doing the set up will know how many to expect. Kathy Felchlin can also give you more info! 55+ are invited! These lunches are always so fun. Hope you can make it!

Pastor Billy’s new online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Candy Conversation Hearts”. The featured songs were “Love God, Love People/Danny Gokey” and “Speak Life/TobyMac”.

Thank you to each volunteer who has stepped up to serve in our children’s area recently. We are still looking for ONE MORE smiling person to play with babies in the nursery once a month.

Happy Birthday to Tom Williamson on the 15th and to sweet Beth Printy on the 18th! Happy Anniversary to Rich and Jan Golden!

Durk Lee is home from the hospital and recuperating after a successful heart valve replacement surgery! Special prayers going up for Kay Schmidt and family.These folks are missed here.

That’s the news today from Revolution Church. Thank you for contributing your time, treasure, and talents to further this mission!

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February 06, 2022:

Hello, friends! If you are reading this, you survived that dreadful snowstorm Wednesday! One silver lining was that we made homemade chocolate and vanilla Snow Cream (snow ice cream) for sampling in the kitchen after church. Puxatawny Phil, America’s favorite groundhog, predicted six more weeks of winter. All in favor of Groundhog Stew raise your frostbitten hands!

Again, we thank Pastor Billy for arriving early and making sure the area near the church entrance was de-iced, shoveled, and safe for all of us to enter. Anybody seeing him hustling alone out there each Sunday morning is welcome to lend a hand. If we all do a little, nobody has to do a lot.

This morning we were asked to wear something red to participate in the America Heart Association’s GO RED campaign to bring awareness to heart health and heart disease prevention. Heart attack, abnormal heart rhythms, high blood pressure, stroke, angina, clots, and heart failure are a few of the diseases that several in this congregation have dealt with over the years. We pray that all of us would have clean and healthy physical AND spiritual hearts.

Today’s songs were “Hallelujah, Your Love Is Amazing”, “Let God Arise”, “Create In Me A Clean Heart”, “Love Ran Red”, and “Shout To the Lord”. It was fantastic to have John Nordsell back on acoustic guitar following his stroke last month! He is seeing improvement and is working hard to get completely back to normal speech.

Pastor Billy kicked off the February series, “Kardia”, with a sermon called “Love is Patient, Love is Kind” with text from 1 Corinthians 13 and 1 Corinthians 12:27-31. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

What a well-deserved honor for Diane Neakarse to be installed as a Deaconess this morning! This woman has been faithful to this church and has been mindful to serve and be an encourager wherever she has found a need amongst us. Congratulations, Diane!

Thanks to all who contributed to the community food pantry drive today. Remember, we collect non-perishables here the first Sunday of each month. Organizers ask that we double-bag items to prevent rips and spills.

For the second month in a row Ladies Book Club had to be postponed because of brutal weather.This has been rescheduled for THIS Wednesday evening. Contact Penny Knott for more information on this fellowship evening. This group is FREE.

Donuts and Devotional is Saturday, Feb. 12, 8 am at the church. This fellowship event is free for all men and their male friends/visitors. We need you to sign up at the Connection Table if you are coming.

Small group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at Brenda Hajek’s home in New Lenox, and you are invited. Topics vary each week, so come enjoy snack, fellowship, and study the Bible with Pastor Billy leading.

Pastor Billy’s new online study, “ROMANS”, is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “What Keeps You Awake At Night?” The featured songs were “Fear is a Liar”/Zach Williams, and “Worn”/Tenth Avenue North.

Thank you to each volunteer who has stepped up to serve in our children’s area recently. Still looking for ONE MORE smiling person to play with babies in the nursery once a month.

Kudos to Deacon Gene O’Brien currently deployed to Kentucky to aid in tornado clean-up with Samaritan’s Purse. He is ALWAYS busy helping others with his skills! Thank you, Geno!

Happy Birthday to Jo Ann Preston on the 9th! Miriam Sandoval celebrated a birthday on the 3rd! Speaking of Miriam, in a vote taken during last week’s annual business meeting, it was decided that the church will add Sandoval Ministries to this year’s missions we support!

That’s the news today from Revolution Church. Thank you for contributing your time, treasure, and talents to further this mission! See you all right back here next week for a special Valentine service with some fun surprises!

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January 30, 2022:

Hello again, and welcome back to What’s Happening on this frigid January Sunday!

Today’s songs were “Holy Holy Holy”, “Salvation Is Here”, “Amazing Grace”, “All My Hope Is In Jesus”, “Revival”, and “Grace Greater Than All Our Sin”. We shared Communion, and then Pastor Billy finished the “Reboot” series with a sermon called “From Death to Life” with text from John 11, the story of Lazarus . (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

A round of applause for our newest members: Debby Giera, Kevin Giera, Diana Lopez, Georgia Nordwall, Nick Radtke, Kate Radtke, Veronica Lopez, and Luis Lopez. We are so pleased to welcome you to our church family!

Our Yearly Business Meeting was held after service for members only. We discussed vision for 2022, church budget, and other business items for the upcoming year.

Children’s volunteers had a lunch meeting at the Knotts’ home after service today. If you would like to serve in this area, there is always room for one more smiling face!

Stop at the Graybars Project card table and check out our new T-shirts! We have men’s round neck and women’s V-neck for $10 each. Sizes tend to run small, so purchase a size larger than you would usually wear. Thanks to Debby Giera for managing sales for us for the next few Sundays! (While you are at the table, consider signing an encouraging word to the inmates and to our ill Graybars volunteers in the cards found there.)

Ladies Book Club has been rescheduled for Feb 2nd, 6 pm at the church, weather permitting. Contact Penny Knott for more information on this fellowship evening. This group is FREE.

Men, save the date for “Iron Sharpens Iron” on Saturday, March 12th. Pastor Bob will provide us more information closer to the event.

Friends, we are in need of one more nursery helper to love on the littlest ones once a month. Can you operate a rocking chair or play with some of our tiniest members for an hour? Parents change diapers, so you don’t even have to worry about that.

If you haven’t already, stop at the Connection Table to pick up your yearly Giving Statement. You will need this when you file your taxes.

Pastor Billy’s new online study “ROMANS” is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Beauty – Is It Skin Deep?”. The featured songs were “Beautiful”/Mercy Me, and “More Beautiful You”/Jonny Diaz.

Condolences to Debby Giera who had to say goodbye to her senior cat, Bunny. Pet grief is hard! Sending love to Jan Golden upon the death of her aunt. Get well wishes are going out to Kay Schmidt, Pat Baker, and Pastor Bob. Bob and Pat both spent time in the hospital this week. Bob (and his pacemaker) was already back with us in service looking chipper! Congrats to Reagan Hippenhammer for studying hard and making Honor Roll!

Justice Petersen had her 17th birthday on the 27th, so we send her greetings across the miles to Stockton! Donna Windberg will be eating birthday cake on the 2nd! Standing ovation to Durk and Linda Lee who are celebrating their 68th wedding anniversary today!

Remember to bring some items for the food pantry next week. Also, WEAR SOMETHING RED to help us commemorate the national GO RED campaign for heart health. The red will also be tied into the sermon. That’s the news today from Revolution Church. Thank you for contributing your time, treasure, and talents! See you all right back here next week!

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January 23, 2022:

Hello again, and welcome! Here’s what took place this week at Revolution on this morning following last night’s snowstorm:

First, let's give some appreciation to Pastor Billy for shoveling snow and salting around the parking lot and sidewalk near the front door entrance and handicapped parking spots to make it safer to come to church. If you are an early arrival and see him out hustling in the winter weather, feel free to jump in and assist him. It is a LOT of work for one person.

Today’s songs were “Big House”, Hello My Name Is”, “Redeemed” and “10,000 Reasons”. Pastor Billy kicked off his new “Reboot” series with a sermon called “Hello, My Name Isn’t…” with text from Luke 8, Matthew 10:1-8, and Isaiah 34:1 . (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Every adult was given a name tag at the door, and at time for preaching random labels were called to come forward to receive a silly gag gift related to their tag. Winners were “Cheapskate” George: coins and a leftover Christmas candy cane, “Couch Potato” Dave: potato chips, “Foul Mouth” Kevin: bar of soap, “Sour Puss” Kate: a lemon to suck, and “Holier Than Thou” Eileen won Swiss cheese!

Stop at the Connection Table to pick up your yearly Giving Statement. You will need this when you file your taxes.

Stop at the Graybars Project card table and check out our new T-shirts! We have men’s round neck and women’s V-neck for $10 each. Sizes tend to run small, so purchase a size larger than you would usually wear. Thanks to Diana Lopez for modeling the winter layered look on stage for us, and thanks to Debby Giera for managing sales for us! (While you are at the table, consider signing an encouraging word to the inmates in the cards found there.)

Exploring Membership class and pizza lunch was held after service for those considering joining Revolution Church. Thank you for attending. Thanks to those who helped with set up, clean up, food, and child care! New members will be introduced next Sunday.

Our Yearly Business Meeting will be held after service NEXT Sunday, Jan. 30th. This is for members only. We will discuss vision for 2022, church budget, and other business items for the upcoming year.

Ladies Book Club has been rescheduled for Feb 2nd, 6 pm at the church. Contact Penny Knott for more information. This group is FREE.

Brenda Hajek is opening her New Lenox home the 2nd and 4thThursdays of each month for Bible study at 6:30 pm. Pastor Billy leads this, and topics vary each week, so if you have to miss a class, you will not be behind when you return. First class was super fun with tons of good food.

Thank you to our newest children’s ministry volunteers: Harvey Ferguson, Diana Lopez, Freda Wolfenden, and Diane Neakarse! Yay for the stepper-uppers who see a need and fill it! Friday Jamie Voustros, Penny Knott, Diane and Freda spent hours cleaning and reorganizing the children’s areas. Thank you for your efforts! It looks fantastic!

Senior Valentine lunch and White Elephant gift exchange is noon, February 16 at the church! Kathy Felchlin can also give you more info! 55+ are invited!

Pastor Billy’s new online study “ROMANS” is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Snowflakes”. The featured songs were “We Will Stand” and “If We Are the Body”.

Get well wishes are going out to Marnie Carlson, John Nordsell, Debbie Dobias, Jan Golden, Sandy Chambers, and Durk Lee! You are missed!

Erin Van Kuiken and Sandy Chambers are both celebrating their birthdays today! Joe Meskin is celebrating on the 25th! Congratulations to Joe on buying his first car!

That’s the news today from Revolution Church. Thank you for contributing your time, treasure, and talents! See you all right back here next week!

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January 16, 2022:

Hello, friends, and welcome, visitors! Here’s what took place this week at Revolution:

We were relieved and appreciative to find the parking lot scraped and salted for our safety. Thank you to those who got up early while the rest of us were still snoozing in our warm blankets to prepare God’s house for our arrival.

Today’s songs were “Power In the Blood”, Greatness of Our God”, “How Great is Our God/How Great Thou Art” and “Way Maker”. Pastor Billy kicked off his new “Reboot” series with a sermon called “Batteries Not Included” with text from Mark 1:32-34 . (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Stop at the Connection Table to pick up your yearly Giving Statement. You will need this when you file your taxes.

Did you notice the mannequins modeling our new church T-shirts? Stop at the Graybars Project card table and check them out next week. We have men’s round neck and women’s V-neck for $10 each. Sizes tend to run small, so purchase a size larger than you would usually wear.

Are you considering joining Revolution Church? NEXT WEEK after church there is a meeting to explore membership. Lunch and childcare will be provided. This is a time to learn what we believe and to ask questions you might have. You must sign up at the Connection Table.

Our Yearly Business Meeting will be held after service on Sunday, Jan. 30th. This is for members only. We will discuss vision for 2022, church budget, and other business items for the upcoming year.

Ladies Book Club has been rescheduled for Feb 2nd, 6 pm at the church. Contact Penny Knott for more information. This group is FREE.

Senior lunch and White Elephant gift exchange is coming in February at the church. Listen for further announcements. Kathy Felchlin can also give you more info! 55+ are invited!

Pastor Billy’s new online study “ROMANS” is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “Two Are Better Than One”. The featured song was “Lean On Me”.

We extend our sympathies to Bob and Heather Smith who had to say goodbye to their beautiful dog this weekend. Pet grief is so difficult.

Get well wishes are going out to Marnie Carlson, Jan Golden, Sandy Chambers, and Durk Lee! You are missed! It was a blessing to see John Nordsell back with us after being in the hospital this week. John, we are praying for a full recovery for you!

Happy Birthday to Desiray Chambers all the way down in Nashville, TN on January 17th! Best wishes in a new city with a new job! Cynthia Petersen celebrates her birthday on the 21st! Erin Van Kuiken has her birthday next Sunday!

That’s the news today from Revolution Church. Thank you for contributing your time, treasure, and talents to serve your chuch family and this community!

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January 9, 2022:

Hello, friends! If you are reading this, you survived the snow and the brutally frigid temps of this week. Here’s what took place this week at Revolution:

First, we must thank Pastor Billy and John Chamblee for making sure our parking lot was de-iced, since early this morning it was like a skating rink after the hard freeze overnight. Thank you for keeping us safe!

Today’s songs were “How Can I Keep From Singing”, “Words I Would Say”, “The Blessing”, “Raise A Hallelujah” and “Friends”. Pastor Billy kicked off his new “Reboot” series with a sermon called “The Blessing” with text from Numbers 6:22-17. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

With bittersweet tears we celebrated Pr. Julian, Pr. Miriam, and Elena Sandoval for their years of service with us at Revolution. They are entering a new phase of ministry, and this was their final Sunday here. They shared with us their upcoming plans for their new calling, “Sandoval Ministries”. After words from the Smiths, hugs, a group prayer of blessing, flowers, a photo memory video, gifts, and then the Sandovals’ blessings prayed over Pastor and Penny, we ate homemade treats together and signed a banner for them to keep. They certainly made a difference here! The door is always open to this family!

Friends, our Fishes and Loaves ministry is seeking volunteers to provide some meals for a well-loved young family and a new senior woman in our church who are in need of a bit of extra TLC. If you can step up and help them over the hump, please speak to Dawn Gonda, the leader, for more information. If you can’t cook, perhaps a gift card, groceries, or food delivery would be easier. Thank you for caring!

Donuts and Devotional for men was Saturday. Afterwards several folk showed up to clear the church of Christmas décor and that magnificent manger and tree. Thank you to all who braved the cold to show up for both happenings.

Ladies Book Club New Year Kickoff was cancelled Wednesday because of dangerously low temperatures and blowing snow. Feb 2nd, 7 pm is the rescheduled date. Contact Penny Knott for more information. This group is FREE.

Brenda Hajek is opening her New Lenox home the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month for Bible study beginning January 13, 6:30 pm. Pastor Billy will lead this, and topics vary each week, so if you have to miss a class, you will not be behind when you return. Sign up at the Connection Table. NOTE THE SCHEDULING CHANGE FROM WEDNESDAY TO THURSDAY!

Friends, we are in need of one more nursery helper to love on the littlest ones once a month. Can you rock a baby or play with some of our tiniest members for an hour? It would be hugely helpful if you will step up and serve. Thank you, Diana Lopez for so joyfully volunteering! Welcome back!

Senior lunch and White Elephant gift exchange scheduled for January 19th has been rescheduled for later in February. Listen for further announcements.

Are you considering joining Revolution Church? Jan. 23rd after church there is a meeting to explore membership. Lunch and childcare will be provided. This is a time to learn what we believe and to ask questions you might have. You must sign up at the Connection Table.

Our Yearly Business Meeting will be held after service on Sunday, Jan. 30th. This is for members only. We will discuss vision for 2022, church budget, and other business items for the upcoming year.

Pastor Billy’s new online study “ROMANS” is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Worship Wednesday is noon on FB and You Tube. Last week’s show was “What’s in the Sack on Your Back?”. The featured song was “Come As You Are”.

Pastor Julian’s Thursday 6:30 pm online Bible study is on his Face Book page. “Amongst Friends” features a different topic each week with Julian and various friends. Wife, Miriam, was this week’s guest, and they talked about “Seasons In Life”.

Get well wishes are going out to Marnie Carlson and the Hippenhammers! You are missed!

Congratulations to George and Darla Carroll who showed off their new pup, Leah, today! What a cuddly lump of sugar!

That’s the news today from Revolution Church. Bring some friends and come join us at 10 am next Sunday. Thank you for all you do to keep this ministry running smoothly!

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January 2, 2022:

Hello, friends! Thanks for braving the first good sized snow of the season to join us in worship this first Sunday of 2022! Here’s what took place this week at Revolution:

Today’s songs were “Sweet By and By”, “Blessed Be Your Name”, “Always” and “Battle Belongs”. Pastor Billy shared the pulpit with Pastor Bob Smith whose sermon about Seedtime and Harvest used text from Genesis 1:11-12. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Thank you for sharing nonperishables today with the local food pantry! We collect here the first Sunday of each month. Because so many were absent because of dangerous roads, we will collect again next Sunday to be able to deliver a decent donation.

Remember that next Sunday we will celebrate Pr. Julian, Pr. Miriam, and Elena Sandoval for their years of service with us at Revolution. They are entering a new phase of ministry, and this will be their final Sunday, so make every effort to be here to clap and cheer for them as they embark!

Friends, our Fishes and Loaves ministry is seeking volunteers to provide some meals for a well-loved young family in our church who is in need of a bit of extra TLC. If you can step up and help them over the hump, please speak to Dawn Gonda, the leader, for more information. If you can’t cook, perhaps a gift card, groceries, or food delivery would be easier. Thank you for caring!

Graybars Project thanks you for your support this past year! If you have extra new Christmas cards/envelopes or postage stamps left over after the holidays, keep in mind that our prison ministry can put them to good use for 2022. We will be accepting cards at the baptismal table for another week. Thank you for all who visit the table each week to sign birthday cards for the inmates. Several sent Christmas cards back to US, and those are also found on the back table for your enjoyment.

Ladies Book Club New Year Kickoff is Wednesday, January 5, 7 pm at the church. This is fellowship and snacks with an introduction to the new book. Questions? Speak with Penny Knott.

Donuts and Devotional is Jan. 8th, 8 a.m. at the church. All men are invited to come and fellowship. This is FREE. Please sign up at the Connection Table!

After Donuts Judy Fash invites men and women to help take down church holiday decorations. If you can spare a bit of your morning, it would be most appreciated.

For those who have been asking for in-person small group, Brenda Hajek is opening her New Lenox home the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month for Bible study beginning January 12, 6:30 pm. Pastor Billy will lead this, and topics vary each week, so if you have to miss a class, you will not be behind when you return. Sign up at the Connection Table.

Friends, we are in need of two extra nursery helpers to love on the littlest ones once a month. Surely, we have enough members to give an hour a month to serve their home church. There is a sign up sheet on the Connection Table if you will simply play with and rock babies.

55+ year old folks are invited to lunch and a White Elephant gift exchange at the church on Wednesday, January 19, at noon. Kathy Felchlin is in charge, so go to her for more info. Sign up to attend and also sign up to bring a passing dish for the meal.

Are you considering joining Revolution Church? Jan, 23rd after church there is a meeting to explore membership. Free lunch and childcare will be provided. This is a time to learn what we believe and to ask questions you might have. You must sign up at the Connection Table.

While you are signing up at the Connection Table, help yourself to a free Daily Bread devotional booklet and a good quality bookmark. There is a variety of designs to choose from. We don’t want any of these to go to waste.

Pastor Julian’s Warm Their Soles ministry to homeless is still collecting new warm socks for the street people. Granola bars and tiny packs of peanut butter crackers are also appreciated. If you want to donate, bring items no later than NEXT SUNDAY!

Our Yearly Business Meeting will be held after service on Sunday, Jan. 30th. This is for members only. We will discuss vision for 2022, church budget, and other business items for the upcoming year.

Pastor Billy’s online study is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. Last week’s show was “Ugly Sweater or Ugly Personality?”. “Worship Wednesday” videos are live at noon on Facebook, too.

Pastor Julian’s Thursday 6:30 pm online Bible study is on his Face Book page. “Amongst Friends” features a different topic each week with Julian and various friends.

Happy Birthday wishes going out across the miles to Sue Mulder on the 5th and Jason Hippenhammer on the 6th! We ask that God grant them wisdom, pour grace all over them, and cover them with His hands.

Get well soon, Marnie Carlson and the Chambers family! You are missed!

That’s the news today from Revolution Church. Bring some friends and come join us at 10 am next Sunday. WELCOME 2022! Please be good to us!

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December 26, 2021:

Hello, friends! Thanks for joining us in worship and also on this website! Here’s what took place this week at Revolution:

Thank you to all who ventured out to our candlelight Christmas Eve worship service on Friday. The sanctuary was so twinkly and peaceful. We appreciate those who came early and stayed late to be a blessing and make this a success. Larry and Eileen DeSando read scripture and lit the final Advent candle- the Christ candle.

Special thank yous are in order to Samantha Getty and Larry DeSando for being willing to train to learn the software to flash our lyrics on the wall for Friday. Cynthia Petersen worked extra hard from hours away to be certain our lyrics and video ran smoothly without a hitch. THANK YOU for stepping up! Songs were “Angels We Have Heard On High”, “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear”, Mary Did You Know”, “Christmas Hallelujah” and “Silent Night”.

A Christmas poem penned by one of our inmates from TX was distributed after the service. Graybars Project thanks you for your support this past year! If you have extra new Christmas cards/envelopes or postage stamps left over after the holidays, keep in mind that our prison ministry can put them to good use for 2022. We will be accepting cards for the next couple of weeks. Thank you for all who visit the table each week to sign birthday cards for the inmates. Several sent Christmas cards back to US, and those are also found on the back table for your enjoyment.

Today’s songs were “Unchanging”, “Offering”, “Mighty to Save” “Trading My Sorrows”, “We Fall Down”, and “Change My Heart”. We shared in Communion. Pastor Billy’s sermon was called “Ebenezer Scrooge” with text from Matthew 2 and Micah 5:2. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.) Monthly prayer meeting was held after service for those who wished to stay.

Pastor Billy’s online study is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. In last week’s show he taught us about the Christian history of Santa Claus. “Worship Wednesday” videos are live at noon on Facebook, too. This week’s topic was Legend of the Candy Cane, and the featured song was “Joseph and Mary’s Boy”.

Pastor Julian’s Thursday 6:30 pm online Bible study is on his Face Book page. “Amongst Friends” features a different topic each week with Julian and various friends. Last week they launched a Spanish version with Elena Polo called Entre Amigos with the topic, “Noche Buena”.

Ladies Book Club New Year Kickoff is Wednesday, January 5, 7 pm at the church. This is fellowship and snacks with an introduction to the new book. Questions? Speak with Penny Knott.

Donuts and Devotional is Jan. 8th, 8 a.m. at the church. All men are invited to come and fellowship. This is FREE. Please sign up at the Connection Table!

55+ years old folks are invited to lunch and a White Elephant gift exchange at the church on Wednesday, January 19, at noon. Kathy Felchlin is in charge, so go to her for more info. Sign up to attend and also sign up to bring a passing dish for the meal.

Our Yearly Business Meeting will be held after service on Sunday, Jan. 30th. This is for members only. We will discuss vision for 2022, church budget, and other business items for the upcoming year.

Next Sunday is our monthly collection of nonperishables for the local food pantry. Please leave your items on the table in the back of the sanctuary.

Happy Birthday to Dr. Mishel Rych on Dec. 30th! Dave Brouse turns 63 also on the 30th!

That’s the news today from Revolution Church. Bring some friends and come join us at 10 am next Sunday. PRAYERS FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR! May 2022 be kinder to us all!

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December 19, 2021:

Hello, friends! Thanks for joining us in worship and also on this website! Here’s what took place this week at Revolution on this last Sunday before Christmas:

Larry Klitch and Debbie Dobias read scripture and lit the candle of Love on this fourth Sunday of Advent.

Today’s songs were “Oh, Come All Ye Faithful”, “Do You Hear What I Hear”, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”, “O Holy Night”, and “Joy to the World/Joyful Joyful”. Pastor Billy’s sermon was called “Ghost of Christmas Present” with text from Luke 2. (You can watch this and past messages by going to the home page and clicking WATCH.)

Pastor Billy’s online study is Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on his Face Book page. In last week’s show he taught us about various Christian Christmas traditions and their origins in history. “Worship Wednesday” videos are live at noon on Facebook, too. This week’s featured song was “This Little Light of Mine”.

Pastor Julian’s Thursday 6:30 pm online Bible study is on his Face Book page. “Amongst Friends” features a different topic each week with Julian and various friends. Last week’s topic was “The Holy Spirit -Part 2” with guest, Ethan Rico again. This week they will launch a Spanish version called Entre Amigos with the topic, “Noche Buena”.

Our annual Christmas Eve candlelight service is at 5 pm on Dec. 24th and should last near an hour. Who have you invited? Colorful invitations were distributed today for sharing. This is a perfect opportunity for bringing in people who have been considering visiting our church.

Ladies Book Club New Year Kickoff is Wednesday, January 5, 7 pm at the church. This is fellowship and snacks with an introduction to the new book. Questions? Speak with Penny Knott.

Donuts and Devotional is Jan. 8th, 8 a.m. at the church. All men are invited to come and fellowship. This is FREE. Please sign up at the Connection Table!

Friends, we are in need of extra nursery helpers to love on the littlest ones once a month. Surely we have enough members to give an hour a month to serve their home church. There is a sign up sheet on the Connection Table.

Our Yearly Business Meeting will be held after service on Sunday, Jan. 30th. This is for members only. We will discuss vision for 2022, church budget, and other business items for the upcoming year.

While you are signing up at the Connection Table, help yourself to a free Daily Bread devotional booklet and a Holy Night bookmark from our women’s Christmas event. We don’t want any of these to go to waste.

If you have extra new Christmas cards/envelopes or postage stamps left over after the holidays, keep in mind that Graybars Project, our prison ministry, can put them to good use for 2022. We will be accepting cards through the first weekend of January. Thank you for all who visit the table each week to sign birthday cards for the inmates. Several holiday cards of appreciation were sent by the prisoners and are available to read at the large table in the back of the sanctuary.

Reagan Hippenhammer has a birthday today! Bass player, Phil Graniczny has a birthday Tuesday. Camera guy, Bruce Smit was born on the 23rd, and the Hospitality Queen, Brenda Hajek, was born on Christmas day!

Round of applause for Joe Meskin who graduated from Lewis University with his bachelor's degree in Accounting! Joe has been a tremendous help putting lyrics on the wall since Cynthia Petersen moved. He also faithfully serves in our children's ministry. We wish we could clone him! We are in need of helpers to give him a break at the tech table. If you are willing to serve your church in this area, please speak to Pastor Billy or Joe.

That’s the news today from Revolution Church. Bring some friends and come join us for Christmas Eve and also at 10 am next Sunday. Let us be extra mindful to check on each other during the holidays. We would never want any of us to feel forgotten or alone. Merry Christmas!

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